Haunted Hosts

A former housekeeper in Victorian dress haunts Flitwick Manor, her presence intensified after the discovery of her hidden quarters during 1990s renovations. She's often seen crying, suggesting a tragic end to her service at the manor.

The Grey Lady is the primary ghostly figure reported at Easthampstead Park, appearing as an elderly cleaning lady in Victorian dress who manifests on the mansion's ornate main staircase. Witnesses describe a flitting female form moving along the landing and down the staircase, regarded as a harmless presence.

The tragic spirit of a landlord's wife from the 1820s haunts The Bull at Wargrave. After being cast out by her husband for adultery and forbidden from seeing her child, she died of heartbreak. Her sorrowful weeping continues to echo through the hotel, particularly in the room known as 'The Tear Room'.

The tormented spirit of a man who perished in flames whilst detained in the village lock-up in 1865, marking the tragic end to the building's use as a jail.

The spirit of Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, continues to frequent The Bell Inn where he was once a regular guest. Witnesses describe seeing him seated by the grand fireplace, peacefully smoking his clay pipe as he did in life.

The executed 16th-century Scottish queen, Mary Stuart, who spent her final night at the Haycock in February 1587.

An elderly man carrying a gardening trug continues his eternal rounds through the Haycock's walled garden, tending plants that exist only in spectral memory.

The ghost of a dog believed to have been killed in a coaching accident in the 1800s on the hotel grounds.

A ghostly Royalist soldier from the English Civil War era haunts Room 15, where he is observed gliding through walls, likely a Cavalier who met his end during the conflict.

A young woman from the 11th century who died by suicide on 17 March 1050 after a tragic love affair. She is buried beneath the inn’s bar.

A dedicated hotel worker from the 1940s who continues his daily commute between the hotel and his cottage, seen walking the coastal path in period work attire.

A spectral coach drawn by four horses and driven by a headless coachman materialises in the hotel courtyard at midnight on December 31st, before vanishing through the hallway.

A mysterious woman in Victorian dress who glides through the pool room and appears to walk through solid walls at The Dolphin Tavern

The spirit of a brewery worker who died in a workplace accident in the hotel's Victorian-era basement brewery now haunts the snooker room.

A tragic young woman who took her own life after being abandoned by her lover, now seen replaying her final desperate act by jumping through hotel windows.

A child spirit who appears on the cellar stairs, believed to be a young boy who perished heroically while trying to save another child from drowning.

The sorrowful spirit of an 18th-century servant girl, tragically drowned on the estate, is said to manifest as a soaking wet apparition, leaving a chilling trail in her wake.

A spectral knight on horseback haunts the early 17th-century Bickleigh Bridge, visible from The Fisherman's Cot. Legend tells of a headless horseman who rides at midnight, particularly on Midsummer's Eve, carrying his head and seeking vengeance or resolution.

The tragic spirit of Susannah Gould, who died of heart failure on her wedding day in 1729, still drifts along the manor drive in her wedding gown.

The Royal Castle Hotel is haunted by the sounds of a phantom horse-drawn carriage, believed to be a spectral reenactment of Queen Mary's departure from the hotel in 1688.

A mysterious lady in black, believed to be the former postmistress, haunts the inn clutching a large bunch of keys. She silently patrols various areas of the building that once housed the local post office.

Mysterious entities trapped within the hotel's ancient cellar, built into Exeter's medieval city walls, manifesting as unexplained cold winds and atmospheric disturbances.

The ghostly sounds of a phantom coach approaching The George Inn, echoing the building's historic role as a coaching inn

The documented spirit of a monk who walks the ground floor of The George Inn, particularly in the area known as 'The Mad Monk's Bar'

A ghostly monk from the original 12th-century Benedictine monastery is said to haunt The Oxenham Arms, often associated with the ancient standing stone within the inn.

The ghost of Major Pat á Beckett, former Royal Horse Artillery officer and nephew of Lord Kitchener, who owned The Oxenham Arms from 1929-1941, manifests through phantom pipe smoke detected at specific times.

The heartbroken spirit of Mary Whiddon, shot dead on her wedding day in 1641 by a jealous former lover as she left St Michael's Church, whose body was carried back to her family home.

The ghost of Wadham Strangeways, accidentally killed during the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion whilst defending The Bull Hotel from enemy forces.

Two spectral ladies eternally engaged in a phantom card game, representing the social traditions of Georgian inn life.

A weathered maritime spirit who stands silently in the bar, forever waiting for companions who will never return from the sea.

Guests and locals have reported sightings of a ghostly soldier at The Cross Keys Hotel, believed to date back to the English Civil War period when Saffron Walden served as headquarters for the New Model Army. The apparition, typically described as a man in 17th-century military attire, is most commonly encountered in the hotel's upper corridors and rooms, appearing to patrol the building as if still on guard duty from his time quartered here during Cromwell's negotiations in May 1647.

Matthew Hopkins, the notorious self-appointed 'Witchfinder General' who owned the original Thorn Inn in the 1640s, is believed to haunt The Mistley Thorn Hotel. His brutal witch-hunting campaign that led to over 200 executions has left an indelible mark on this historic site.

A ghostly serving girl who once worked at the Georgian coaching inn continues her eternal duties, walking the corridors of The Mistley Thorn Hotel as she has for centuries.

A ghostly smuggler who emerges from the massive fireplace and walks across the dining room, believed to be checking on hidden contraband from the inn's smuggling past.

Ghostly figures of sailors in old-fashioned maritime attire and customs officers who once pursued smugglers, still patrolling the inn that was once at the heart of their eternal conflict.

An elegant Victorian woman in green who appears on the main staircase, accompanied by cold spots and footsteps

The spirit of a drowned fisherman who perished in the guide light tragedy, forever tied to The Union Inn where his final journey should have ended safely.

The restless spirit of a mariner lost in the devastating 1836 Clarendon shipwreck, still wandering the top landing of the inn built with his ship's timbers.

The most dramatic ghost at Eastwell Manor is a spectral rider seen galloping across the estate's grounds before plunging into the lake and vanishing. Local folklore connects this phantom to Richard Plantagenet, the documented illegitimate son of Richard III who lived and died at Eastwell under an assumed identity. The horseman's desperate charge suggests he is eternally reliving the fateful night that changed the course of English history.

Beyond Charlotte's gentle weeping, guests report encounters with a more disturbing male presence at Hamlet Hotels Maidstone. This restless spirit manifests through oppressive atmospheres, disembodied footsteps, and occasional sounds of distress, possibly connected to the violent history of the 1648 Battle of Maidstone or the county gallows that once stood on nearby Penenden Heath.

One of England's most famous ghosts, Anne Boleyn's spirit at Hever is often described as peaceful, wandering her childhood home with a sweet smile, especially at Christmas. Rarer sightings depict her headless. She doesn't interact directly but evokes sorrow or nostalgia, reliving her youth.

A ghostly horse has been sighted galloping through the Long Gallery at Hever Castle, its hoofbeats echoing through the ancient corridors. This spectral steed appears as a magnificent but translucent animal, possibly connected to the castle's Tudor past.

A classic castle ghost, the White Lady of Leeds is a mysterious female figure in a white dress, possibly a medieval queen like Joan of Navarre or another noblewoman who met a tragic end. Sighted near the Maiden’s Tower or by the moat, she exudes sadness and vanishes if approached, adding a romantic, tragic flavor to the castle's hauntings.

An apparition of a distinguished man in 1700s attire: green velvet frock coat, ruffled cravat, and a tri-corner hat. He appears engaged in writing or lounging, possibly the infamous Dick Turpin or a Georgian squire. He never interacts, simply vanishing if approached, suggesting a residual presence.

A rarely sighted apparition of a figure in a dark, hooded robe, seen for a few seconds near the back stairs of The Shurland Hotel. Believed to be a residual haunting, possibly linked to Eastchurch's medieval priory history. This monk does not interact and is considered a fleeting, atmospheric presence.

The spirit of Betty Radcliffe, an 18th-century landlady of the Bell Hotel, continues to care for guests and staff more than two centuries after her death. Known for her exceptional hospitality during the inn's golden age as a coaching house, her presence manifests through period perfumes and protective maternal care.

The supernatural echo of a highwayman who used the Scole Inn as refuge, whose desperate escape attempts continue to reverberate through the building as phantom horse hooves galloping through the night.

A woman who committed suicide over romantic complications involving two lovers, now eternally walks the corridors and staircases of the Duke's Head Hotel, identifiable by her distinctive red clothing.

A kindly elderly chambermaid spirit from the 17th-18th century who continues to tend to her duties, appearing in an outdated grey maid's uniform and always accompanied by the scent of musty lavender.

The spirit of Thomas Anguish, who served as Mayor of Norwich from 1611-1617, continues to patrol the hotel grounds. He lived in a house that was later incorporated into the Maids Head and appears deeply troubled by something he observes, perhaps still concerned with the welfare of Norwich's most vulnerable citizens, particularly children.

A bride who was murdered by her bridegroom on their wedding day within the Tudor Rose Hotel. She appears as a short woman in a white wedding dress with infinite sadness, eternally walking the staircase where her joy turned to tragedy.

The Angel Hotel in Lavenham is said to be watched over by the gentle spirit of 'The Old Landlady,' believed to be a former 19th-century owner who ensures the inn's welfare.

A spectral maid in Victorian-era uniform is frequently reported on the main staircase and in the corridors of The Bull Hotel, seemingly still performing her duties.